Latest posts from the Learning and Teaching Enhancement Unit blog
Panopto issue: locating folders to record into
We’ve had an issue the past couple of years with some colleagues unable to locate a folder to record into in Panopto. When the Panopto recorder opens in a lecture theatre, the folder does not appear on the dropdown, forcing colleagues to record offline. We have been liaising with ITS and Panopto over this matter. […]
What’s New in Blackboard October 2026
In the October update, we want to draw your attention to the following Blackboard enhancements: Improvements to the beta Content Editor in Blackboard Documents The beta Content Editor has received a broad set of updates aimed at making editing smoother, more accessible and more reliable. Improvements focus on navigation, formatting controls, file handling and support for mathematical content. […]
Join us for Fix Your Content Day 2026
On November 10, Aberystwyth University will be joining institutions worldwide for Anthology’s Fix Your Content Day 2026, and we need your help! Join the Digital Education Team for a drop-in session in B23 Llandinam and improve the accessibility of your digital course content using Blackboard Ally. Every fix – big or small – makes a difference to our students.
How to Use PeerMark on Turnitin
In this blogpost, we want to draw your attention to one of the lesser-known features of Turnitin: it’s peer assessment functionality. Peer assessment helps students take greater ownership of their learning by encouraging reflection, shared responsibility, and active participation in a supportive learning community. It also develops valuable communication, collaboration, and feedback skills, while providing […]
Our most frequently asked questions from September 2026
Guidance on merging modules in Blackboard How do I merge modules? You can merge modules using the Blackboard Ultra Module Partner tool accessible through myadmin.aber.ac.uk. -> Blackboard Ultra Module Partner. The Blackboard Ultra Module Partner tool allows you to share the same content across multiple modules by assigning one module as the Primary module and […]
Turnitin Statement
Further to our previous blogpost, Turnitin has now released a statement to address the concerns that staff and students have over the proposed user license agreement changes: In response to concerns raised by UK universities and colleges, which have been channelled through UCISA, Turnitin postponed the issue of a new End-User Licence Agreement (EULA) until […]
What’s new in Blackboard September 2026
In the September update, we want to draw your attention to the following Blackboard enhancements: Note: The September update was delayed by Blackboard to allow more time for testing. New Content Editor for Blackboard Documents Blackboard has introduced a new content editor for Documents, giving staff a more modern and streamlined way to create content. The new editor offers a […]
Royal Literary Fund Fellow – Learning Object Repository item
Samantha Wynne-Rhydderch, our Royal Literary Fund fellow returns to Aberystwyth from 7th October. Samanatha offers a free, confidential service to help improve students’ writing skills. You can help advertise the service to your students – link to the RLF Learning Object Repository item in Blackboard course sites And don’t forget that staff are also welcome to […]
Welcome, Luke Butler – Digital Education Officer
Hello! My name is Luke and I have recently joined the Digital Education Team as a Digital Education Officer. I’m excited to assist staff and students with digital education queries, ensure that information is clear, and contribute to the wider team! A little bit of my background- I came to Aberystwyth in 2022 to peruse […]
Vevox Induction Activities
As we begin another academic year, we'd like to highlight the features of Vevox, the university's polling software, and how they can be used in student induction activities.